A Missouri couple has been charged with child abuse after they allegedly performed a botched circumcision on their child at home, despite lacking the medical expertise, resulting in the child going to the hospital.
Tyler Wade Gibson and his wife, Bailey Alexus Gibson, were charged with child abuse by the Prosecuting Attorney of Morgan County.
Tyler Wade Gibson was further charged with performing an unauthorized surgery.
The employee said they received an emergency hotline call from Columbia University hospital on Nov. 28 about a child who had undergone a circumcision at home.
Tyler Wade Gibson appeared in court on Dec. 3. for an arraignment and he entered a plea of not guilty.
Persons:
Tyler Wade Gibson, Bailey Alexus Gibson, Gibson “, “, Gibson, wasn’t, Bailey Gibson, Bailey Gibson's, Steven A
Organizations:
Regional Hospital, University Hospital, Sheriff's Department, Family Services, Columbia University, DFS, NBC
Locations:
Missouri, Morgan County, Morgan